Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe (churches. Very famous among Catholics)

Paseo de Reforma (to see the angel).

Safety And Security:

The city isn’t as dangerous as most people seem to think. Its exaggeratedly-sordid reputation is a hangover from the 1990s, when Mexico fell into an economic crisis and crime skyrocketed in the capital. It’s said that during this time it was difficult to find someone who didn’t at least know someone who’d been a victim of an express kidnapping, if they were lucky enough not to have been a victim themselves.

Anyway.

Mexico City is much safer now than it was back then! Taking normal precautions will all but ensure you have a trouble-free trip.

I recommend staying in one of the following neighbourhoods: Polanco, Condesa, Santa Fe, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.

These aren’t the only safe neighbourhoods, of course, but they are among the best with plenty of tourist offerings.

Weather

However, keep in mind that June through September is the rainy season. This means that you can expect rain most days for 1-3 hours (usually in the evening).

It’s not a big deal, but if you’d rather not see any rain, best visit October through May.

Getting Around

Taxis

Taxi drivers can be assholes here and will often overcharge you. Taxis also - to be honest - aren’t 100% safe, particularly at night. I’d suggest downloading the UBER app.

Assuming your phone is unlocked, it is best to purchase a local SIM card with data (you can do this at any mall), which will allow you to use the Uber app (and other apps) while you’re out and about. It may sound unnecessary for a short trip, but I’d say it’s worth it.

UBER is the way to go here (the locals all use it), particularly if you’ll be returning home late nights.

Metro/Metrobus

Often the fastest way to get around because the traffic is quite bad, but can be miserable if there are a lot of people (they cram people into the metro/metrobus).

You can buy a reloadable card at any metrobus station for less than $1.00.

At the time of writing, it costs $0.30 USD to ride the metrobus and metro.

Walking

The neighbourhoods of Polanco, Roma and Condesa are all very walkable and safe during the day.

Language

Surprisingly, not many people speak English here. Young people often do, but older folks often don’t. If you don’t speak Spanish, don’t let this deter you - in the nicer restaurants, hotels, museums etc., they’ll speak English.

Also, when it comes to restaurant menus and markets, pointing to what you want goes a long way.

In the event you opt for a taxi instead of UBER, have the complete address written down on a piece of paper and that should be good (because your taxi driver likely won’t speak English).

Arriving from the Airport

You’ll probably get harassed by random dudes asking if you want a taxi. Best to ignore them and get a licensed one from any one of the booths that say “taxi”.

It’s more secure.

Or, if you have data, get an Uber! It will be cheaper.

Again, Uber will be your best option for getting around Mexico City.

Conclusion

Well, that’s a start.

I’ll update and republish this guide periodically as I think of new things to add.